Billings, Montana vs. Bay City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay City, Texas is 14.9% cheaper than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $42,559 in Bay City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay City, Texas is cheaper than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Bay City
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Bay City, TX
Compared to Billings, Bay City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower